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vember, and spread and dug lightly into the ground in 
April. This affords the best protection to Roses and 
herbaceous Ponies. 
Tree Ponies, which though very hardy, may have an 
additional protection of straw neatly tied over their 
tops, the flower buds are sometimes injured without it. 
Young Altheas, some of the Spirzeas, and all tender shrubs 
may be treated in the same way. The Chinese Wistaria 
will receive much benefit by laying down, and covering 
with earth, the same as recommended for pillar Roses, as 
not unfrequently the flower buds are destroyed by the 
severity of the winter, and it is a great disappointment 
to loose the bloom of this,-the most elegant of all orna- 
mental climbing plants. 
Having all the plants protected, much relief will be 
afforded to the amateur, as he thinks of his pet flowers, 
securely covered and safe from the effects of the extreme 
changes which so often occur in our climate. 
SUPPORTS FOR PLANTS, TRAINING, Ete. 
That the plants in a garden may at all times present a 
neat and orderly appearance, it is important to give them 
proper support and training as the season advances, other- 
wise heavy winds and severe storms will create great dis- 
order and havoc in the pleasure ground. Stakes and rods, 
for this purpose, should be prepared in the winter or 
spring, and laid by for use, as they may be required. It 
will require some judgment and a little taste to prepare 
and affix these supports to plants of different habits. 
What would be most proper for a Dahlia, would not be 
appropriate for a Petunia. A strong stake, the size of a 
